TAPS 1: Introduction to Theater and Performance Studies
What brings together a contemporary company such as Google and an experimental theater such as The Wooster Group? What sets them apart? Approaching theater as presentational form of organization, this class shifts study of theater from the context of literature to that of performance. It offers an overview of performance across disciplines: from theater and other performing arts, to law, management, sports, and new technologies. In this interdisciplinary exploration, performance emerges as a model that cuts across diverse branches of contemporary culture, from sports events, to social dances, to political protests, to the organization of a workplace. It is designed to serve students who may go on to major or minor in Theater and Performance Studies including the Dance division and also students for whom this knowledge is a general contribution to their liberal arts education or to their own field of study. It integrates scholarly research and practical use of performance. No previous performing arts training or skills are required.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, GER:DB-Hum
TAPS 13N: Law and Drama
Preference to Freshmen.Beyond the obvious traits that make a good (court room) drama, theater and jurisprudence have much more in common. Just as drama is engaged not only in entertainment but also in examination of social conventions and mechanisms, so law is not only concerned with dispensing justice but with shaping and maintaining a viable human community. In this class we will read and discuss a series of plays in which court proceedings are at the center of dramatic action and concluding with an investigation of the new genre of documentary drama.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-ER, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Jakovljevic, B. (PI)
TAPS 20: Acting for Non-Majors (TAPS 124D)
Creative play, ensemble work in a supportive environment. Designed for the student to experience a range of new creative skills, from group improvisation to partner work. Introductory work on freeing the natural voice and physical relaxation. Emphasis on rediscovering imaginative and creative impulses. Movement improvisation, listening exercises, and theater games release the energy, playfulness and willingness to take risks that is the essence of free and powerful performance. Course culminates with work on dramatic text.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE, way_ce
Instructors:
Amarotico, K. (PI)
TAPS 21: StoryCraft
Workshop on Performance in Storytelling. Meets on these dates:nThursdays, April 24, May 1 and May 8 - 6:30-9:00pm in RobleGym room 33.nThursday, May 15 from 6-10:30pm in The Nitery for a final performance.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Klein, D. (PI)
TAPS 22: Scene Work
For actors who complete substantial scene work with graduate directors in the graduate workshop.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
TAPS 23: Game Design: Making Play (TAPS 223)
Do you want to make games? This is a project-oriented workshop course that will teach you how to apply design thinking to create new kinds of play. We'll teach you about mechanics, playtesting, drama, narrative, and more. You'll work in teams to produce a new play form in whatever medium and style you like. We want zippy mobile games. We want intensely serious board games. We want socially conscious interactive theater games. We want kinds of fun we've never even imagined.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
TAPS 29: Theater Performance: Acting
Students cast in department productions receive credit for their participation as actors; 1-2 units for graduate directing workshop projects and 1-3 units for major productions (units determined by instructor). May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Amarotico, K. (PI)
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Apostolides, J. (PI)
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Carlson, A. (PI)
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Elam, H. (PI)
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Hayes, A. (PI)
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Hill, L. (PI)
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Melrose, R. (PI)
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Moore, M. (PI)
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Paris, H. (PI)
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Ramsaur, M. (PI)
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Sack, D. (PI)
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Wooden, I. (PI)
TAPS 32: The 5th Element: Hip Hop Knowledge, Pedagogy, and Social Justice (AFRICAAM 32, AMSTUD 32, CSRE 32A, EDUC 32X, EDUC 432X)
This course-series brings together leading scholars with critically-acclaimed artists, local teachers, youth, and community organizations to consider the complex relationships between culture, knowledge, pedagogy and social justice. Participants will examine the cultural meaning of knowledge as "the 5th element" of Hip Hop Culture (in addition to MCing, DJing, graffiti, and dance) and how educators and cultural workers have leveraged this knowledge for social justice. Overall, participants will gain a strong theoretical knowledge of culturally relevant and culturally sustaining pedagogies and learn to apply this knowledge by engaging with guest artists, teachers, youth, and community youth arts organizations.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-5
Instructors:
Alim, H. (PI)
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Chang, J. (SI)
TAPS 32F: History of Costume and Fashion
The evolution of fashion and costume with an emphasis on the relationship between social, cultural, and political events and clothing style. Attention to major designers and creators and their shaping of resultant fashion and artistry in clothing.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Strayer, C. (PI)
TAPS 34: Stage Management Techniques (TAPS 334)
The production process, duties, and responsibilities of a stage manager. Skills needed to stage manage a production.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Apperson, L. (PI)
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